Ahead of our full review, here are 38 sample JPEG photos taken with the brand new Pentax MX-1 compact camera, including the full ISO range from 100-25,600.

The Pentax MX-1 is a retro-styled advanced compact camera with a fast f/1.8 lens, 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch type back-illuminated CMOS sensor, and a high-resolution tilting 3-inch LCD screen. The MX-1 is available now for £399 / $499.